Summary
Name | ![]() |
Full Name | Ferritin light chain |
Synonyms | Ferritin L subunit | |
Primary ID | P02792 |
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Type | protein |
Relations | 1 |
Pathways | Ferroptosis in PDAC |
Function | Stores iron in a soluble, non-toxic, readily available form. Important for iron homeostasis. Iron is taken up in the ferrous form and deposited as ferric hydroxides after oxidation. Also plays a role in delivery of iron to cells. Mediates iron uptake in capsule cells of the developing kidney (By similarity). |